We are so inspired by the photos of the NYC Marathon runners who instead devoted their days to helping the Sandy relief efforts. Runners are a group with amazing heart and community spirit, and never more so than today. Here, some of the early photos we love:

marathon runners volunteering } c christina wallace via instagram
Marathon runners arriving at Staten Island Ferry to volunteer with Sandy rescue efforts
via Christine Wallace @cmwalla

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sarah hartman photo c chasi annexy

Sarah Hartman, co-founder of NYC More Marathon for Relief, briefing the runners at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.
via Chasi Annexy @chasikemmerer

marathon runner supporting sandy relief | c jeanne p meyer

Runners waiting in the Ferry Terminal to board. So many came!
via Jeanne P Meyer  @JeannePMeyer
marathon runner supporting sandy relief | c marissa lyman

Second wave of runners arrive on the Island
via Marissa Lyman @Missrisslyman
marathon runner supporting sandy relief | c karla villarreal
Not the signs they expected to be carrying today…but we’re still clapping for them.
via Karla Villarreal @karlavillarreal1

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